For information about your baby’s nutrition and health from 0 – 6 months please contact your healthcare professional

Apgar:
A system of evaluating a newborn’s physical condition by assigning a score (0,1, 2) to each of the following criteria:

A Breastfeeding experience which is enjoyable and beneficial to both mom and baby depends on a relaxed, well-nourished mother who approaches this experience positively and with confidence.&nb

Breastmilk is uniquely designed for each individual baby!

If you are ever concerned about your baby’s health, behaviour or development, consult your doctor or clinic sister. It is better to be safe than sorry.

The average stay in hospital is about three days, if there are no complications. Use the time to rest and gather as much information as possible.

After the birth your body undergoes rapid physical and hormonal changes.

Check your basic progressive exercise programme with your caregiver.

you have decided to bottle feed your baby

A young baby’s skin passes through many phases, from clear to spotty (rash), to peach-like. This may be due to the transition from a protected environment in the womb to the outside world.

Possetting

Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable,&n

Physiological jaundice

Use your hospital stay to learn how to bath your baby. Babies usually have their first bath about an hour after birth.

Birth weight depends on several factors, including the mother’s nutritional status and genetic disposition. The average weight for a newborn is around 3,3 kg.

Routines are difficult to establish with a new baby. You may feel as if your life revolves around the insatiable needs of your baby.

Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth.

Nestlé Start Strong Stay Strong aims to provide support to encourage your breastfeeding journey.

Many parents are surprised or even alarmed at the sight of their newborn. It is important to understand that the effects of birth are usually temporary and the baby’s looks improve rapidly.

The normal temperature of a healthy infant varies between 36–37°C. A slight rise in temperature may be due to a cold or a mild digestive upset.